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District Athletic Club Starts Renting Out Equipment For Online Workouts

The athletic club at District on James Street is offering online workouts — and has begun renting out equipment so people can do the exercises at home.

Following is a write-up about that, sent in by District:

On March 16th, The District Athletic Club located at 470 James Street, was mandated to shut down because of the Covid-19 pandemic. The staff of 38 were all furloughed with an estimated 2 weeks off. Now, with Lamont’s next mandate, the DAC is closed until 4/23/20 or further notice.

Through all of this, the leadership and coaches haven’t given up and continue to engage the community members and the general public through free fitness content, live Instagram TV classes, virtual classes and one on one training vía Zoom. Only thing missing for some was equipment and that problem’s been solved. Starting today The District Athletic club is offering equipment rentals.

These are unprecedented times we are faced with,” said Carla O’Brien, partner of the DAC. Our 10-year anniversary is next weekend, we never thought we would have to make sure we could reach everyone through the internet when we opened our doors in 2010. Our motto is Fitness is Fun and is for Everyone. We value our community and needed to do everything to keep them motivated. O’Brien turned to her staff and all said social media is how they keep coaching. It’s working.

We don’t want to lose our amazing community, many whom are on the front lines in our health system. Everyone, including our doctors, nurses, firemen, police officers, all need to stay physically and mentally prepared. At home, all of our members are eagerly awaiting daily what the next workouts will be.”

Example of free workout — https://www.instagram.com/tv/B‑CJpxzpNPT/?igshid=k19hussr7m1n

The workouts are for everyone. You can use your backpacks and fill them with rocks. Use your beach chairs to press overhead, your broom handles to carry weights, oh your paint buckets. You don’t need fancy equipment to push, pull, squat and press. Everyday ergonomic movements are what we bring to our virtual memberships.

If you absolutely need equipment, we’ve got your back with rental equipment now.” Said Derek Marsette, general manager of the DAV.

If you would like to come and support the DAC and its community of amazing trainers and staff, please find them atwww.districtathletic.club
Workouts posted daily on IG

@districtathleticclub @crossfitnewhaven

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